Therapeutic Targeting of Histone Modifications: Insights from the Experts

3 years ago

This article was first published by EpigenTek. It would be a near impossible feat for the human genome, consisting of…

Unveiling the Epigenetic Mechanism Behind Immune Memory & T-Cell Dysfunction

3 years ago

One remarkable trait of the immune system is its ability to remember past encounters with harmful pathogens, like viruses, parasites,…

The Role of Epigenetics in Traditional Chinese Medicine

3 years ago

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years, and for good reason. It’s a holistic approach to…

The Epigenetic Impact of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy on Child’s Health

3 years ago

In recent years, the popularity and availability of cannabis has grown significantly, with various consumption methods like edibles gaining traction.…

Breaking the Cycle: Promising Epigenetic Breakthrough in Opioid Addiction Relapse Prevention

3 years ago

Opioid misuse has led to an unprecedented crisis, with more than 3 million people in the United States experiencing dependence…

Study Reveals How Epigenetic Changes Allow Pioneer TFs to Access DNA

3 years ago

Think of DNA as a thread wound around a spool. It's packed and wrapped around structures called nucleosomes, resembling beads…

Reversing Fate: Exploiting Epigenetics to Treat Drug Resistance in Cancer

3 years ago

All cancerous tumors exhibit these reversible epigenetic changes that could represent novel reprogrammable targets to address drug resistance (1). Recent…

DNA Methylation as a Tool for Predicting Type 2 Diabetes Risk

3 years ago

Researchers in the UK have discovered a new way to assess the risk of developing type 2 diabetes years before…

Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics During Development Could Increase the Risk of Autism and Dementia

3 years ago

Associations between prenatal exposure to chemicals like endocrine disruptors found in plastics and the development of neurological diseases later in…

New Epigenetic Method Detects Differences in Animal Farming Practices

3 years ago

In today's world, there is an increased emphasis on eating healthy and being environmentally friendly. One of the key factors…